English

spell

spɛl
Meaning: to spell
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base spell
3rd person singular present spells
Present participle spelling
Past spelled
Will future will spell
Going-to future going to spell
Imperative negative don't spell / do not spell

Example sentences

Could you please spell your last name for me?
Could you please spell your last name for me?
I think I spelled your name wrong.
I think I spelled your name wrong.
He spelled my name incorrectly on the invitation.
He spelled my name incorrectly on the invitation.
How do you spell your name?
How do you spell your name?

Usage Notes

To name or write the letters of a word in the correct order.

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